A slump in cobalt and lithium prices doesn’t guarantee security of the supply of these elements essential to the energy transition.
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China PMIs Signal Continued Weakness, Backing Case for Bolder Policy Action
China’s latest batch of manufacturing and services activity data didn’t give much to cheer about, backing the case for stronger policy action to tackle deepening economic challenges.
China stocks rally 4% after manufacturing contracts less than feared
Japan’s August retail sales climbed 2.8% year on year, beating Reuters poll estimates of a 2.3% rise, and up from a revised 2.7% rise in July.
Peking Trio: A symphony of cultures in Beijing
On the evening of Sept 27, the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing hosted an enchanting performance by the Peking Trio, a renowned ensemble consisting of violist Su Zhen, clarinetist …
China’s services activity slows, Caixin PMI shows
China’s services activity expansion slowed in September as new business growth hit its weakest in nearly a year even as exports sped up, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.
China’s CATL says expects small impact from fire at battery plant, no casualties
China’s CATL said a small number of products were affected by a fire at its battery factory and the impact on overall production and operations will be small, in comments posted on a Shenzhen Stock…
Japan’s Nikkei set to plunge 6% with Asia markets on course for mixed open ahead of China data
Japan’s Nikkei 225 is set to plunge over 6% on open, based off futures data. The futures contract in Osaka stands at 37,440 compared to the index’s previous close of 39,038.16. China will release its…
Russia is about to face the moment of truth on an economic lifeline from China
“An abrupt shortage of yuan or a complete refusal to accept payments from Russia by Chinese banks is possible.” …
US drops push for Haiti peacekeeping plan to appease China, Russia
The United States has dropped a push for the U.N. Security Council to ask for a plan to transform a security mission in Haiti – helping fight armed gangs – into a formal U.N. peacekeeping…
Jiri Lehecka to Face Jannik Sinner in Beijing ATP 500 Quarterfinals
Jiri Lehecka will be the next opponent of Jannik Sinner at the ATP 500 in Beijing. The two will face off in the quarterfinals of the Chinese tournament, a match that promises to be full…
US changes tack on Haiti peacekeeping push amid China, Russia opposition
The United States has dropped a push for the U.N. Security Council to ask for a plan to transform a security mission helping fight armed gangs in Haiti into a formal U.N. peacekeeping operation, a…
Xi Has Finally Realized What’s Ailing China
Has the economy gotten so bad that it finally hit Beijing’s pain point? Now that FOMO, or fear of missing out, is kicking in, global asset managers are once again debating whether the government has…
ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz wins in Beijing, captures 200th tour victory
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-1, 6-2 at the China Open on Sunday to capture his 200th career tour victory.
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